Bali and Javanese Culture

Take a peek at East Bali

Description

Day 1: Arrival in Bali and transfer to hotel in Candidasa.
Overnight in Candidasa at the Candi Beach Resort and Spa* in a double ‘Garden’ room in BB.

Day 2: A day at leisure in Candidasa
Enjoy the benefits of a traditional Balinese massage (one hour), restoring the balance between body and mind, while relieving muscular aches and pains. You’re guaranteed to be invigorated for the rest of your stay! Overnight in Candidasa

Day 3: Day in Amed
In the morning, go diving or snorkelling to admire the seabed at Amed. Visit the majestic Royal Baths of Tirtagangga, covering 12,000 m², where the lotus fountain, the royal pool and the king’s palace await you. Then head for the floating Taman Ujung Palace, a former royal palace from the Karangasem regency. Its gardens are home to three large pools, a floating palace, impressive sculpted statues and lush vegetation.
Overnight in Candidasa

Day 4: Ubud
In the morning you’ll take a three-hour hike through tiny traditional villages lost in rice paddies. You descend from the mountains to the plains, discovering both beautiful rural landscapes and the tranquillity of the villagers’ daily lives. Relax on the white sandy beach in the afternoon, before heading to the Temple of Goa Lawah at the end of the day.Tegal Sari Ubud* in BB

Day 5: Ubud
Stroll through the famous rice terraces of Tegallalang, while admiring the view of the Batur volcano and its lake. Then head off to the coffee, cocoa, vanilla and ginger plantations, with tastings! Purify yourself in the sacred spring of the Tirta Empul Temple, much loved by the Balinese. (Bathing is not compulsory!) Climb 200 steps to discover one of the most beautiful sites on the island: the royal memorials of Gunung Kawi.
Overnight in Ubud

Day 6: Ubud
Visit the monkeys in the aptly named Monkey Forest in Ubud.
The afternoon will be devoted to a Balinese cooking class (≃3h), the local gastronomy will no longer hold any secrets for you!
Overnight in Ubud

Day 7: The water goddess welcomes you to her temple, Ulun Danu, on the shores of Lake Bratan. Leave in the afternoon for a walk (≃2h) in the Tamblingan forest, including a pirogue ride on the lake,
before heading off at the end of the day to the famous Munduk waterfall.
Overnight in Pemuteran in a double room BB at the Taman Sari Bali Resort & Spa

Day 8: Pemuteran
Half-day snorkelling trip to Menjangan, one of the most beautiful diving spots in the world. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Pemuteran.

Day 9: Mengwi
Set off in the morning for an easy and highly scenic walk through the Jatiluwih rice fields (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful in Bali). On to Mengwi to visit the temple of the royal family of Mengwi, Pura Taman Ayun.
Overnight in Mengwi in a Deluxe Villa room at the Villa Taman Di Blayu*.

Day 10: Bali – Yogyakarta
Transfer to Denpasar Airport – Arrive at Yogyakarta Airport and transfer directly to The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta.

Day 11: In the late morning, visit the Sultan’s Palace and its water tower. In the afternoon, visit the country’s largest Hindu temple, Prambanan Temple, and then take a walk or mini-train ride through its large wooded park to Sewu Temple. Dinner at the hotel. Night at The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta

Day 12:  Visit the temple of Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world . And visit the temple of Mendut, the small Buddhist temple near the temple of Borobudur Return to Yogyakarta to discover the manufacture of handicrafts in the region (Batik, silver jewellery, leather puppets, pottery … your choice . Overnight at The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta

Day 13: Return transfer
Transfer to Yogyakarta airport, with your head full of memories and the desire to return.

Price

€2,187 per person in 1/2 twin/double sharing

€803 per person single room supplement

Terms and conditions

Payment:

• 30% deposit at confirmation to secure the booking (refundable until 35 days prior to departure)
• Balance to be paid at 35 days prior to departure

Cancellation:

• Cancellation is free of charge until 35 days prior to departure
• Afterwards 100% cancellation charges will apply

Included/not included

Included:

– 1 Domestic flight Denpasar

-Yogyakarta

– Transfers

– Accommodations

– Breakfast

– 1 Snorkeling at Menjangan

– 1 dinner

– 1 Balinese massage (1h)

– Activities as mentioned in the program

Not Included:

– Flight tickets

– Personal expenses

– Meals & drinks

– Tips

– Travel Insurance

Accommodation

Candi Beach Resort is a resort in East Bali is a tranquil escape with luxury accommodations across the suburb. With private beaches, relaxing spa & Blue Lagoon snorkeling

Tegal Sari Ubud* is Comprising 18 rooms, this 4-star Tegal Sari-Ubud Ubud is within 1.7 km to the Balinese Saraswati Hindu Temple

Taman Sari Bali Resort & Spa in Pemuteran is a perfect place for families, newlyweds and all that wish to discover Bali. Taman Sari is committed to the protection of natural beauty

Villa Taman Di Blayu* in Mengwi is a great villa centrally located in Tabanan Regency. Very friendly and accommodating staffs, refreshing pool, and tucked away by the ricefield.

The Phoenix Hotel in Yogyakarta is an heritage hotel superbly located in the heart of Yogyakarta surrounded by famous attractive places.

Further information

Accommodation location: Bali, Yogyakarta

Duration : 13 days

Contact : botler@boticonline.com

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